This is a new vinyl record of the self-titled albumby Kathy McCord. The album was first released in 1970 and this is a reissue pressing from 2025. A gifted young poet, the 17-year old Kathy McCord wrote many of the tracks on this album, which were then interpreted in the studio by a crack team of jazz musicians. Musically and lyrically, both the musicians and McCord stretched out on tracks like Rainbow Ride, Jennipher, Candle Waxing and Take Away This Pain to conjure up an amazing fusing of folk and jazz. The only cover on show was a version of Lennon and McCartneys Shes Leaving Home which McCord repurposed as Im Leaving Home. Unfortunately, the label representing McCord understood jazz better than folk music and did not know how to best market her, so upon release the album sold poorly. In time, the label (who was hoping to represent her brother), dropped her. Over time \’Kathy McCord\’ attracted a dedicated following amongst folk-rock collectors in America and the UK. Ace are delighted to give the world the first vinyl reissue of \’Kathy McCord\’ since 1970. Pressed on black 180gm vinyl it also includes liner notes from Billy Vera who, in conclusion, has this to say about his later beloved sister, \’My sister had the goods. She could sing, she could write and she looked great. Like so many other talented people, she just failed to get lucky. Listen and enjoy her. I love her stuff\’. You will too…